XIANGSHUI, Jiangsu Province, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were confirmed dead in a chemical plant blast on Tuesday in east China's Jiangsu Province, according to local authorities.

The blast occurred at 10:11 a.m. on Tuesday when three groups of workers were working in the dyestuff workshop of Jiangsu United Chemistry and Technology Co. in Chenjiagang chemical industry parkof Xiangshui county in Yancheng City, central Jiangsu.

Three workers were killed on the spot, and four more died later in hospital. One more was still missing, while some 50 were injured.

All the injured are being treated in hospitals of Xiangshui County and Yancheng City.

Rescue operation is still going on.

With a registered asset of 40.08 million yuan (about 5.34 million U.S. dollars), Jiangsu United Chemistry and Technology Co. Ltd is a venture capable of producing pesticide, pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs, and other fine chemicals. And 80 percent of the company's products...

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